Manchester City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2–1 during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was played on Sunday, 23 August 2026. Bournemouth led for much of the contest, but Manchester City turned the match around late in the second half to begin the season with three points.
Marcus Tavernier scored for Bournemouth in the 84th minute. Manchester City then equalised through Joško Gvardiol in the second minute of stoppage time before completing the comeback.
The result was one of the weekend’s clearest examples of late drama. It also contrasted with the opening-round draw involving Liverpool and Newcastle, while City’s victory put the club among the teams beginning the campaign with a perfect record.